Beijing science awards add categories

Three categories have been added to Beijing's municipal science and technology awards for individuals, including one set aside for foreign talent, a first since the honors were established in 2002, officials said on Friday.

The expansion is intended to promote international communication and cooperation in the sector.

The changes come with the recent revision of the city's guidelines to improve the types of awards given, the nomination process and the review mechanism, according to Yang Renquan, spokesman for the Beijing Science and Technology Commission.